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CNN: “How important is saving America’s newspapers?”
0 Comments Published by annieo February 6th, 2009 in citizen journalism, future, journalism, newspapers, purpose, technology.CNN asked viewers to respond to: “How important is saving America’s newspapers?”
Here is my quick, obvious, response:
Today, newspapers are too big and too slow to survive.
The reporters, photographers, infographics specialists and editors with newspapers need to survive. They are experts in gathering essential news and conveying it effectively to the masses.
Most of these professional […]
‘What makes old media legitimate’
0 Comments Published by annieo August 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized.Check out Ryan Jones‘ opinion of newspapers and print journalists.
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Poignant, sad, analysis of LA Times decline, mirrors industry
0 Comments Published by annieo August 4th, 2008 in newspapers, trends, workplace.Sons of Steve Garvey blog shares view of current Los Angeles Times, Witnessing A Los Angeles Institution’s Slow Decline to Mediocrity
Here are the first two paragraphs:
The last three months have been gut-wrenching for Los Angelenos, as we have witnessed a beloved Los Angeles landmark slowly erode, descending into mediocrity. Overall quality has suffered, as the […]
Most newspaper websites ‘designed to keep readers away’
0 Comments Published by annieo June 10th, 2008 in internet, newspapers, trends.This past week, 24/7 Wall Street rated the top 25 newspaper websites.
If newspapers want to stay alive, reading this article is crucial.
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Can US citizens overcome racism to elect black president?
0 Comments Published by annieo May 10th, 2008 in ethics, journalism, politics, reporting.Can US citizens overcome racism to elect black president?
That is the question all newspapers and all news media should be asking themselves now that it seems imminent Barak Obama will become the Democratic presidential candidate to face off against Republican candidate John McCain.
This is where newspapers can really do their service to the citizens of […]
WSJ editor resigns four months after Murdoch takeover
0 Comments Published by annieo April 23rd, 2008 in news, newspapers.Get more personal with online mapping software
0 Comments Published by annieo April 14th, 2008 in community, exchange ideas, journalism, maps.Paul Smith writes “Take Control of Your Maps” for A List Apart
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Poll: How do you get your online news?
0 Comments Published by annieo March 31st, 2008 in IM, journalism, news, poll, socialsoftware.Take the poll and read the article by Chris Leckness of mobilitysite.
Thank you, Mark Meyhew (aka TwitterTutor) for sending this link via twitter.
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Free live blogging when you’re on-the-go reporting
1 Comment Published by annieo March 27th, 2008 in blogging, free, getting things done, gtd, journalism, online, phone, reporting.Thanks to one of the reporters behind ReporTwitters, I learned about the free live blogging software, Coveritlive.
Also, ReporTwitters, which currently has 80 plus reporters posting news via Twitter, is seeking more people to join their forces. Check out their blog.
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Talk of the Nation interview on PEJ’s latest media report
0 Comments Published by annieo March 17th, 2008 in journalism, newspapers, trends.Talk of the Nation has a great interview with Tom Rosenstiel, director of Project for Excellence in Journalism and Vice Chairman of the Committee of Concerned Journalists, about PEJ’s annual report on the state of news media.
The interview is a must-listen.
The report, a must-read.
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